William Henry Hudson books in order
British-Argentinian ornithologist
- Lived
- 1841–1922
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 28
William Henry Hudson published 8 novels, 1 short story collection, 11 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Green Mansions (1904). The best-known is Far Away and Long Ago (1923).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Henry Hudson
Standalone novels in order
The Purple Land That England Lost (1885)
A Crystal Age (1887)
Green Mansions (1904)
Afoot in England (1909)
The Purple Land (1916)
153 Letters from W.h. Hudson (1923)
Far Away and Long Ago (1923)
Short story collections in order
Tales of the Pampas (1916)
Non-fiction in order
The Naturalist in La Plata (1892)
Idle Days in Patagonia (1893)
Nature in Downland (1900)
A Shepherd's Life (1910)
A Shepherd's Life' Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs (1910)
The Book of a Naturalist (1918)
El Ombú (1920)
A Traveller in Little Things (1921)
A Hind in Richmond Park (1922)
Hampshire Days (1923)
The Land's End (1923)
Other books in order
British Birds (1895)
Adventures Among Birds (1913)
Birds and Man (1915)
Birds in Town & Village (1919)
Birds of La Plata (1920)
Birds in London (1923)
Fan (1923)
Animal Friends and Adventures (1960)
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About William Henry Hudson
William Henry Hudson, known in Argentina as Guillermo Enrique Hudson, was an Anglo-Argentine author, naturalist and ornithologist. Born in the Argentine pampas where he roamed free in his youth, he observed bird life and collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. The Patagonian birds Knipolegus hudsoni and Asthenes hudsoni are named after him. He would later write about life in Patagonia that drew special admiration for his style. His most popular work Green Mansions (1904), a romance set in the Venezuelan forest, inspired a Hollywood movie and several other works.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Henry Hudson FAQ
- How many books has William Henry Hudson written?
- William Henry Hudson published 8 novels, 1 short story collection, 11 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Henry Hudson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Far Away and Long Ago.
- What is William Henry Hudson's last book?
- The Land's End (1923).
- What is William Henry Hudson's most famous book?
- Far Away and Long Ago (1923) is William Henry Hudson's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Henry Hudson's books for free?
- Yes. 21 books by William Henry Hudson are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.